Learned and Inherit

Which of the following is a behavior that is learned?

• shape of a beak
• monkey riding a bicycle
• horse eating hat
• snake eating mice

Some traits and behaviors are learned and some are inherited. Which of the following traits are inherited?

• Speaking Spanish
• Bird saying hello
• Cat using a litter box
• Spines on a cactus

 If a trait is learned or caused by the environment, then                                       

• it can be changed
• it can be passed on to offspring
• it cannot be changed
• it cannot be passed on, but could be taught to offspring

Which of the following is a learned behavior

• a snake slithering on the ground
• bees pollinating flowers
• a duck swimming in a pond
• a dog fetching a newspaper

Birds with large sharp claws and beaks most likely eat

• tall grasses

• pond microorganisms

• small animals

Bears have a thick coat of fur, this adaptation is best in an environment that is

• dry

• windy

• cold

What adaptation does a frog use to capture insects

• sticky tongue

• smooth skin

• croaking sound

Which adaptation would not be useful in the desert?

• digging in burrows underground

• getting water from plants

• webbed feet

Animals that hibernate in the winter

• avoid harsh sun.

• conserve energy when food is difficult to find.

• build strong muscles during hibernation.

Camels have wide flat leathery pads on their feet. This helps them

• find sources of water.

• climb rocky hills.

• walk on hot sand.